Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills with pizza oven are being recalled for a laceration hazard. The problem is that the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use, posing a risk of serious injury. There have been 37 reports of shattered glass during one use and one fire was reported, … Read more
Weber Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes are being recalled for a possible ingestion hazard. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes when they are used to clean a grill. Those bristles can stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. There … Read more
An article in Forbes is highlighting the fact that Texas carbon monoxide poisonings are increasing in the wake of the killer freezing temperatures and lack of power in that state. It seems that people are bringing outdoor grills inside and are leaving gas stoves and ovens open and running all night. Those are all bad … Read more
Even though school has started in many areas of the country, it’s still summer. And that means picnics. The CDC has advice to help you avoid food poisoning during summer picnics. The first step is to make sure that the foods that should stay cool are cool. That means that perishable foods should be kept … Read more
The USDA is offering tips for safe grilling this summer. With Memorial Day over, the summer grilling season has begun. Foodborne illness tends to rise during the summer months, because temperatures are warmer, and people tend to travel with food. Properly handling perishable foods during travel, by making sure all food is kept at a … Read more
Tailgating, or eating in the parking lot of a stadium, is very popular during football season. Keeping food safe at these events requires safe food handling techniques, especially since refrigeration and running water aren’t available. The USDA is offering tailgating tips to help keep you safe. You can download a PDF of this information at … Read more
Several organizations are publicizing food safety for the Fourth of July holiday. The non-profit group Partnership for Food Safety Education has released several videos called Ugly Bug to remind consumers to cook chicken to 165 degrees F, to cook burgers to 160 degrees F, and to avoid cross-contamination by using clean plates to hold cooked … Read more
Anyone who was hoping to say “Happy Father’s Day” with a gift box of Oscar Meyer bacon may be out of luck. The company has temporarily sold out of it’s three Father’s Day bacon gift packages sold in “velvet”- covered boxes: The Commander, which sells for $22, comes with 18 -20 slices of bacon and a … Read more
If you’re firing up the grill this weekend, remember to put food safety first. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration both have good information for outdoor cooks. Here’s a summary of what they recommend. Are you going to marinate your meat? If so, do it in the fridge, not … Read more
The Fourth of July is next week; many people celebrate with cookouts and barbecues. And the USDA wants you to stay safe and serve safe food. They’ve put out a video, infographics, fact sheets, and podcasts at FSIS’ “Grill it Safe” webpage. View the video for safe grilling at YouTube. Be sure to follow the … Read more